The foot dance has several names: "tap dance", "step", "jaga". Charismatic, free, rhythmic. Although his movements seem straightforward, the dance is quite difficult. It will take a lot of effort to master it, but the result will pleasantly surprise you.
It is necessary
Shoes
Instructions
Step 1
Find a teacher. Today there are many options for learning to dance. You can contact a private teacher. You can find it both on the websites of tutors and through ads. One-to-one learning speeds up your learning process. On the net you can also find a specialized step dance school, of which, of course, there are not as many as belly dancing, but they are still there.
Step 2
Learn on your own. Watch instructional videos and repeat the moves for the pros. Watch movies like Chicago, go to competitions. But it is better to alternate independence with learning from a "professional", as he will correct all your mistakes and shortcomings in time. Practice long and hard, any task requires a lot of effort.
Step 3
Buy the equipment you need. Namely, shoes with special metal heels on the heels and toes. The tap-dancing floor should also have a special coating. Used shoes can cost up to 100 rubles.
Step 4
Memorize the basic steps. Their 4. Step "brush" - blow with the heel, and then with the toe. The “flap” step is a heel kick of one foot, and then the toe of the other. And so in turn. Movements should be light and not strong. Step "ball-change" - kick with the feet of the right foot, and then the toe of the left. And so alternate sequentially. The shuffle step is similar to the second step, but at this time the dancer makes a slight forward bend. Hone your movements until they are easy to do. Note that tap dancers dance with ease and apparent simplicity. Exercise.
Step 5
Turn your attention to institutions. If you choose a choreographic faculty, then step, and not only it, will become a compulsory discipline. Dance is also taught, for example, at the variety department of GITIS. But for the sake of learning only one dance, it is too much effort. But, this is a great way to combine business with pleasure.
